ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Environmental Management Program (EMP)
Period: September 01, 2013 – August 31, 2014 / Corporate Measures / Date Approved:
Corporate Approval Signature:______
Objectives / Significant Aspects Link /

SFM Linkage

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Targets

/ Actions to Achieve Targets / Indicator / Responsibility / Target Date / Resources Required / Evaluation of Progress
1.  Communicate the BCTS environmental policy as well as other key related policies and documents to staff, clients and the public. / ALL / High / 1.1 Effective corporate communications with staff, clients and the public / 1.1.1 Review and update provincial EMS/SFM controlled documents on SharePoint as needed. Record document updates in Table 010-1
1.1.2 Review and update BCTS corporate public certification webpage content / 1.1.1.1 Provincial EMS/SFM controlled documents on SharePoint and Table 010-1 100% up to date
1.1.2.1 BCTS corporate certification webpage content 100% up to date / Certification Officer
Certification Officer / By 2014 Corporate Management Review
By 2014 Corporate Management Review / Internal
2.  Evaluate and strengthen EMS programs to ensure effectiveness and continual improvement in forest management performance / All / High / 2.1 Periodic review of EMS for continuous improvement / 2.1.1 Schedule standing agenda item for regular CSO Team meetings (as appropriate) to review and prioritize EMS CI Opportunities
2.1.2 Implement Lean methods and tools to streamline and improve priority EMS processes / 2.1.1.1 100% of EMS CI opportunities reviewed and prioritized periodically
2.1.2.1 Conduct Lean initiative for EMS monitoring and measuring processes / Certification Officer / CSO Team
Manager Business Excellence, Certification Officer / CSO Team / By 2014 Corporate Management Review
By 2014 Corporate Management Review / Internal

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Updated December 1, 2013